In fact, such was D’Angelo’s talent that he was sometimes considered to be the natural heir to Prince, who he idolised.

As happens with most music genres, reports of R&B's demise have always been underconsidered and premature. Still, the question's recurrence lately has hinted at broader concerns about its evolutionary ...

Known for his football skills, Jowon Briggs also has learned to play 12 instruments to varying degrees of competency, including piano, violin, and guitar.

One of 2025’s most stunning records arrived without fanfare last May. QUIET, the latest full-length album from Munich-based, ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like detahjae and rum•gold. The big news story over the weekend was the announcement of the 2026 Grammy Award nominations (Nov. 7).

Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, ...

Music always seems to elevate with each new decade and the 2010s was no different. During that time, streaming platforms like Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Tidal truly changed the way music is ...

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life … After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to ...

R&B and soul singer D’Angelo died Tuesday, leaving behind a "legacy of extraordinarily moving music" after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer," his family said. The influential music star, ...

There was a beautiful, New Orleans-style funeral procession with a brass band and a touching reunion by a local piano legend and his famous son. Then came an ugly verbal spat between patrons and ...

What makes a great song? Naturally, a song needs compelling production and sweet melodies, but the most important (and sometimes most underrated) factor is the lyrics. If an artist can tell a great ...